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Joe MooreCritics across the globe are starting to pay attention to the music of one young valley artist – Omar Nare. The Sanger native was recently profiled on Public Radio International and the New York Times for his fresh take on mariachi traditions. He’s taking traditional songs and re-inventing them with hints of jazz, soul and funk. It’s a cultural fusion which will be on display at Bitwise in downtown Fresno on Saturday. In an excerpt from a piece that originally aired on The GroundTruth Project, and later on PRI, Qainat Khan brings us a look into Nare's musical vision. This is an excerpt from an episode of “ The New American Songbook ,” which is produced by Heidi Shin and Ian Coss, in partnership with The GroundTruth Project, WGBH, and MassHumanities. Listen to the full podcast here .Reinventing Mariachi: Omar Nare On His Vision For A New Soundhttp://kvpr.org/post/reinventing-mariachi-omar-nare-his-vision-new-sound
87929 as http://kvpr.orgTue, 13 Feb 2018 20:08:33 +0000Reinventing Mariachi: Omar Nare On His Vision For A New SoundEzra David RomeroCentral Valley Musician Omar Nare is known for pioneering what’s called “nuevo mariachi.” It's a music genre that mixes traditional mariachi music and sophisti-pop music; a blend of jazz, soul and pop. "Nuevo mariachi is third generation, a new way of thinking," Nare says. "We've adapted to being in this culture, but still maintain our traditions." Nare says the genre he’s created is all about living in two worlds -- two types of music and being Mexican and American. To show those two worlds he’s having a concert later this month called “ Sin Mi Mujer Quien Soy ” in Visalia. "The best [mariachi] singers had passed away or had retired, the best writers had passed away or had retired," Nare says." There's really no kind of energy in the professional world of mariachi right now. . . That was the beginning. I started really thinking about that and that's what motivated me to put together this project." Nare says nuevo mariachi is inspired by artists like Sade and Sting. "They kind ofInterview: Omar Nare Says "Nuevo Mariachi Is A New Way Of Thinking"http://kvpr.org/post/interview-omar-nare-says-nuevo-mariachi-new-way-thinking
75945 as http://kvpr.orgTue, 11 Apr 2017 18:45:17 +0000Interview: Omar Nare Says "Nuevo Mariachi Is A New Way Of Thinking"This weekend a new project aims to blend art forms and genres in Fresno. The brainchild of Fresno-based multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Omar Nare , Dos Mundos mixes sounds of traditional mariachi with flamenco rhythms and dance. The group will perform Friday in the 10th floor ballroom of The Grand 1401 in downtown Fresno with flamenco dancer Manuel Gutierrez. Omar joined us in our Bonner Performing Arts Studio for an interview and performance with violinist Patrick Contreras and guitarrón player Marisa Orduno.WATCH: Omar Nare Fuses Mariachi And Flamenco http://kvpr.org/post/watch-omar-nare-fuses-mariachi-and-flamenco
46246 as http://kvpr.orgTue, 24 Mar 2015 21:39:46 +0000WATCH: Omar Nare Fuses Mariachi And Flamenco Ezra David RomeroThere are only a few towns in Central California with their own opera companies and even fewer creating new art forms. In Visalia, a director has brought mariachi and opera together to form an original mariachi opera called “El Bracero.” In this story FM89’s Ezra David Romero meets the opera’s creator and discovers a new art form that weaves together elements of love and struggle. Mariachi is very important to the Latino community. The Mexican folk music is played at quinceaneras , weddings and celebrations of all sorts. But rarely is it heard in the world of opera, until now. Rosalinda Verde runs the Visalia Opera House and is a classically trained opera singer. “When I hear mariachis I feel very connect and rooted all of a sudden,” Verdes says. She decided to fuse the two art forms together this summer to create a mariachi opera called “El Bracero,” which is thought to be the second of its kind in the world. “Opera is to tell a story through song and that’s what we’re doing,” VerdesIn Visalia, A Woman's Dream Fuses Together Mariachi And Operahttp://kvpr.org/post/visalia-womans-dream-fuses-together-mariachi-and-opera
40936 as http://kvpr.orgTue, 18 Nov 2014 21:12:51 +0000In Visalia, A Woman's Dream Fuses Together Mariachi And OperaThis week on Valley Edition KVPR's Ezra David Romero reports on the fusion of mariachi and opera in Visalia. Also on the show reporter Diana Aguilera reports from Dinuba where Covered California is focusing outreach efforts on the Latino community. But the only problem is that many don't quality for coverage. Later, VE Host Joe Moore talks with Michal Sigala, an urban planner in Fresno, about a demonstration project in southeast Fresno to revitalize the Ventura and Kings Canyon corridor in the city. The groups transformed a portion of the street with parklets, popup cafes and more. Valley author Betsy Lumbye speaks with Moore about her new book "Beyond Luck." The book tells the story of a Selma man who struck gold in Alaska and then oil in Kern County. Ending the program we speak with Tracy Teran with the Japanese Fall Color Festival at Woodward Park's Shinzen Japanese Garden in Fresno.Valley Edition: Nov. 18- Mariachi Opera; Ventura Street; "Beyond Luck;" Japanese Fall Color Festivalhttp://kvpr.org/post/valley-edition-nov-18-mariachi-opera-ventura-street-beyond-luck-japanese-fall-color-festival
40932 as http://kvpr.orgTue, 18 Nov 2014 19:20:58 +0000Valley Edition: Nov. 18- Mariachi Opera; Ventura Street; "Beyond Luck;" Japanese Fall Color FestivalThis week on Valley Edition we take a look into stories and issues across the region including water, possibly reducing the the legal limit for blood alcohol content for drivers , an update surrounding a Bakersfield man who was beaten to death by law enforcement and more.On Valley Edition: Mariachi; Water; DUI Alcohol Limit; Bakersfield Beating Update; Pres. Welty http://kvpr.org/post/valley-edition-mariachi-water-dui-alcohol-limit-bakersfield-beating-update-pres-welty
15487 as http://kvpr.orgTue, 21 May 2013 18:57:51 +0000On Valley Edition: Mariachi; Water; DUI Alcohol Limit; Bakersfield Beating Update; Pres. Welty Rebecca PlevinThis weekend the stage of the Saroyan Theatre will be filled with hundreds of young musicians, with hundreds more in the audience. It’s all part of an effort by a Fresno composer to break down the boundaries between classical music and mariachi , and to bring young audiences into the world of music, in a fun, interactive way. Valley Public Radio's Rebecca Plevin reports. -------------------------------------------- It’s Sunday afternoon and the Youth Philharmonic Orchestra is rehearsing a new, mariachi-inspired song. Dr. Thomas Loewenheim, the musical director of the orchestra, leads the young musicians through the piece. He instructs them to play louder, faster, and with more feeling. He encourages them to move to their own music. He coaches them on how to perform an authentic 'grito Mexicano.' The piece they’re practicing was written by Benjamin Boone, a composer and Fresno State music professor. It’s called ‘ Fresno Sin Frenos : Mariachi Madness,’ or ‘Fresno without Brakes.’ WhenFresno Composer Fuses Classical, Mariachi, To Bring Music To Kidshttp://kvpr.org/post/fresno-composer-fuses-classical-mariachi-bring-music-kids
15474 as http://kvpr.orgTue, 21 May 2013 15:44:24 +0000Fresno Composer Fuses Classical, Mariachi, To Bring Music To Kids